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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 27, 1923

Page

6

Navy seeks world order while fleet aground and flooded

July 27 dispatch reports the damaged harbor with parts of the American battle fleet flooded but safely towed toward shallow water. President Harding addresses the Press Club urging arms limits and a return to a first rank navy, stressing somber national duty and restraint amid postwar costs.

von At Press Rene Trom Henderson Zeilin Iala Tite Rada Navy Wash Harding Press Club America Apy Co Ces Congress

Sease Executed for Baxter County Murder at the Chair

In Rock Arkansas on July 27 Baxter County man Sease was electrocuted for the murder of R. H. The condemned man proclaimed faith in God saying he would not die and joked with witnesses as the leather mask was applied. He was pronounced dead moments after the chair activated.

LE Rock Ark Séase Baxter County R. H. On Lease

Nother Ohio Mayor Fired Amid Suspension Threat

The Associated Press reports Youngstown Mayor Reese faces a 30 day suspension from office. Details indicate official actions by city authorities and potential impact on local governance and duties during the period.

Associated, Press Ohio Suly 13G Reese Youngstown

Ohio Mayors Targeted by Governor Donahey for Cleanup

Governor Donahey dismissed two mayors during the first six months of his term for charges of nonfeasance gross neglect of duty and failure to enforce laws on intoxicating beverages. Mayor Voge of Mion was the first to fall, with the removal later upheld by the Ohio Supreme Court.

Donahey Lige Udr Vudgor Reese Voge Mion Ohio State Supreme Court

New York Boxing Board Suspends O Rourke

The New York State Boxing Commission suspended Tom O Rourke, matchmaker of the club promoting the Dundee Criqui bout last night. The move followed an investigation directed by Hook, chief deputy boxing official, into the featherweight title bout.

Associated Press W York New York Being Commission Today Tom O'Rourke Pbiq Grounds

Million marks for 90 cents

The article notes the price of 1 million German marks at 90 cents, a record low. It compares it to earlier exchange rates when one million marks cost about $238,000, highlighting the dramatic depreciation.

Sunday Services at Christ Church Change Clergy

Service at 11 oclock led by Rev B Dival Tidbaie of Millwood Clarke county with no evening worship. Beginning August 5 Rev R B Nelgon will officiate at the Sunday service.

Millwood Clarke R.B. Nelgon

Baptist World Alliance picks Toronto for 1964 meeting

The Baptist World Convention Alliance selected Toronto Ontario as the site for its 1964 gathering five years away after the decision announced in Stockholm on July 27.

Associated Stockholm Toronto Ontario Baptist World Convention ‘Alliance

Brucetown Briefs Mention Guests From Nearby Areas

Brucetown Va July 27 Mr and Mrs J W Heltzel of near Wardengville W Va visited their son David Heltzel in the Opequon and Miss Fannie Smithey. Miss Helen Jobe stayed with her grandparents Mr and Mrs J Swimley. The Brages Frank and Furman of Martinsburg visited Sunday night with their parents Mr and Mrs W F Brage.

Brucetown J. W. Heltzel Near War Dengville W. Va David Heltzel Opequon Fannie Smithey Helen Jobe J. Swimley Garland Snyder Francis Eupe Waynesboro Messrs Frank and Furman Breage Martinsburg W. F. Brage

No Closed Reason at Boston Eye Transcript

Fragmentary note describes an incomplete transcript titled The Trouble Hunter with an empty bag referenced. No clear event date or organizations present.

Hunter Scldew Boston Eyening Transcript

New Fugitive Regulations In Force In Virginia

New rules issued by the judiciary department of Winchester tighten fugitive returns. Requisitions must show in good faith the private motive behind actions like debt collection, and prosecutors must prove a crime was committed before seeking a fugitive’s return.

P. Girig Lee Trink Judiciary Department of Winchester Requiméans Virginia Isiuon

Rotarians Entertained At Supper

The Rotary club enjoyed a supper with entertainment including songs and poems by Edgar Guest. speakers included Father Bill Cornwell and Bob Gray. Guests Walter Gray of Memphis and Poole of Hagerstown attended with George Fabeler’s party. The supper was prepared by Chef George Norris and Assistant Kirk.

Ana Iutegi Edgar Guest Fred Bill Cornwell Bob Gray Bob Peracees Walter Gray Memphis, Tenn Poole Hagerstown George Fabeler Terch George Norris Kirk

Docket Cleared After Court Session Reports No Change

Fragmentary note describes a court day with no unpleasant incidents. Judge White was congratulated by the audience as the court adjourned, with remarks suggesting no remitted votes changed the outcome.

Dudge White

Dentist Meld for Death of Almond Dentist

Ri July 27 Dr Geo ut 34 years old of 6th street northwest for the grand jury on a large by the coroner Ath the death of Tho Ff No 1014 K street Me Was struck in auto week Dr White has d Press NEW July 2 4 selling for both accounts Assumed large proportions in the stock market during the mong and the general jist weakened with rai and offs showing the largest losses of Gall money opened at 5 percent The closing was weak Sales approximated 750 000 shares.

Ediated Press Geo. Ut 6Th. Street Northwest K. Street Fn& F Autoeek White D Press Farge Rai

Market Frenzy Dims Leading Stocks Across Railroads and Industry

By the Associated Press on July 27 in New York a sharp price break hit the market. More than twenty leading railroad and industrial issues fell to new low prices for the year.

Associated Press New

Denver Bank and Trust Company Fails

The Hi Vernia Bank and Trust Company of Bieevik has deposits of 1 373 729 reported and closed its doors on the last statement day July 27. The 13th annual Sunday school convention of the Opequon district will be held at Macedonia Methodist Episcopal Church South on Thursday August 2 at 9 45 AM with a full program and broad invitation to all Sunday schools in the district to attend. F Estes Kline Secretary.

Associated Press Denver Hi- Vernia Bank and Trust Company Bieevik Ocen Opequon Macedonia Methodist Episcopal Church South F. Estes Kline

Religious service announced at Greenwood M E Church

The preaching service will be held at Greenwood M E Church on Sunday July 29. Rain last Sunday caused cancellation and the service is rescheduled. Everyone is welcome. F I Mumford Pastor.

Greenwood M.E. Church F. I. Mumford

Local Sheriff and deputies seek Democratic primary backing

A flood of 1923 county notices shows candidates for Frederick County Virginia sheriff and deputies. Samuel Massim and Sather Pannett announce as contenders in the Democratic primary, pledging faithful service and support from voters.

Uharpur Ssr Gerta Eterick Bet Argent Massim Frederick County Virginia Anc Sathor Pannett

Candidate announcements for local offices in early election cycle

Grover H. Schlac promotes candidacy for Supervisor Gainesboro and Supervisor Stonewall districts subject to Democratic primary rules. Spokesman pledges faithful service if nominated and elected, addressing district representation and duty.

Gainesboro setAesus Stonewall Grover H. Schlac

Allen Rheumatism Cure Claim From Rochester Man

A Rochester, New York man James H. Allen claims he cured rheumatism after ceaseless study and a personal remedy he labeled ALLENRHD. He states the formula dissolved uric acid and eliminated symptoms, offering bottles through Boyd Pitug Cal and promising a refund if not satisfied.

James H. Allen Rochester N. Y Dru Boyd Pitug Cal

Yard Party at Caxpers Valley Church

Community yard party announced for Saturday July 28 inviting public to join at Caxpers Valley Church.

Caxpers Valley Church

Indictments In Case Of Misused Letters Sparks Outcry

In New York Judge McIntyre clears indictments tied to a secret letters scandal involving a social circle. Author claims victimhood, while a music publisher and others are named in the probe. The letters alleged to have targeted prominent men and women prompt debate over authorities' actions.

Tte Askdelited New York Aset Tai McIntyre Aoa Orn Adabee Ell Aes ‘Caer Itip Nat Rt Ryan District’ Attorney's Office

Valley Evaporating Company Chartered

Certificate records the charter of Valley Evaporating Company, Inc. with capital stock set between 10 000 and 50 000 dollars. It plans to handle fruits vegetables and nuts, can preserve dry and package them, and operate a packing house. Officers and sole directors are from Webster New York: George Hallauer president Ralph Hallauer vice president and Harry L Philips secretary treasurer. The plant operates in North Winchester.

Capre Amor Ilk Valley Evaporating Company, Inc Winchester Inimum Webster New York George Hallauer Ralph Hallauer Harry L. Philips Treasuresygq Alant North

Reliance News Notes From Va Local Social Visits

Miss Minnie Jones and Mr. Price visit Mrs. Fred Willey in Mattingburg then return. W L Greene and granddaughters Katherine and Mary Elizabeth Baker from Strasburg visit R R Stickley. Baker girls plan a week with Louise and Kathleen Stickley. Blanche Coffman returns to Roanoke after visiting her mother. Various relatives from North Carolina Washington and Silver Spring visit local residents and accompany weekend social calls.

Frank Gruver Gruver North Carolina J.B .Beaty Cornwell Silver Spring W. 4. Irvin Washington Bertha Grover M. L. Fearman Anna Garretson W. R. ‘Widmyer Camden D. C Sue Gruver

Horse Sold For 25 Cents At Dover Sheriff Sale

Ridiculously low livestock prices at a Dover sheriff's sale included two milk cows at $5 each. A starving horse drew a single bid of 25 cents and was sold to the lone bidder. Deputy Sheriff J Thomas Shafter oversaw the sale in York Pay.

York Dover J. Thomas Shafter

Baltimore wholesale markets report live cattle and grain prices

Closing market notes show mixed prices for fat steers and lambs with calves and sheep listed. Wheat and corn futures reference price levels while dairy prints indicate market activity.

City Subscribers Urged to Pay by July 31 for Discount

The Evening Star urges city subscribers to pay their subscriptions in advance by July 31 to receive a monthly discount. The notice emphasizes paying now to lock in reduced rates for this month.

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